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既来之,则安之
既來之,則安之
jìláizhī,zéānzhī
1.
Since they have come, we should make them comfortable (idiom). Since we're here, take it easy.
2.
Since this is so, we should accept it.
3.
Now we have come, let's stay and take the rough with the smooth.
4.
If you can't do anything to prevent it, you might as well sit back and enjoy it.
Character Breakdown
既
jì
already, since, then; both; de facto
HSK 4
9 丶
来
lái
to arrive, to come, to return; in the future, later on
HSK 1
7 丶
之
zhī
marks preceding phrase as modifier of following phrase; it, him her, them; to go to
HSK 4
3 丶
则
zé
rule, law, regulation; grades
HSK 4
6 丶
安
ān
peaceful, tranquil, quiet
HSK 3
6 丶
之
zhī
marks preceding phrase as modifier of following phrase; it, him her, them; to go to
HSK 4
3 丶
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